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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,970, 62,955.04 and 17,346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,970, 62,955.04 and 17,346.64 is: 26,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,970 : 62,955.04 = 17,346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,970/62,955.04 = 17,346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,970x = 62,955.04 × 17,346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,970x = 1,092,058,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,058,415.07/41,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.98

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